Author Archives: postrockcafe
V/A ~ A Collective Memoir
Sometimes the timing of a release affects an album’s relevance. This is the case with A Collective Memoir, released less than 24 hours before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The album, commissioned by the Urkavan Festival, presents like-minded artists from both Russia
V/A ~ A Collective Memoir
Sometimes the timing of a release affects an album’s relevance. This is the case with A Collective Memoir, released less than 24 hours before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The album, commissioned by the Urkavan Festival, presents like-minded artists from both Russia
Kazuki Koga ~ The Summit of the Gods
An extreme sport requires an extreme score, which is exactly what Kazuki Koga has accomplished on The Summit of the Gods. The name for this sub-genre is Gorge, described as “an experimental and electronic interpretation of rock climbing/mountaineering.” In composing this score, he thought
Kazuki Koga ~ The Summit of the Gods
An extreme sport requires an extreme score, which is exactly what Kazuki Koga has accomplished on The Summit of the Gods. The name for this sub-genre is Gorge, described as “an experimental and electronic interpretation of rock climbing/mountaineering.” In composing this score, he thought
Park Jiha ~ The Gleam
Korea’s Park Jiha uses an uncommon setup of piri, saenghwang, yanggeum and glockenspiel, which still seems exotic when one learns that those first three instruments are versions of oboe, mouth organ and hammered dulcimer. But when using music to reflect the
Park Jiha ~ The Gleam
Korea’s Park Jiha uses an uncommon setup of piri, saenghwang, yanggeum and glockenspiel, which still seems exotic when one learns that those first three instruments are versions of oboe, mouth organ and hammered dulcimer. But when using music to reflect the
Warren ‘Kaninen’ Rasmussen ~ Rædsel Fra Månekatten
Here’s a question Ghostface never asks throughout the Scream franchise: “Name one horror series from the Faroe Isles! *pause* Really? Nothing? Not even Rædsel Fra Månekatten?” *stab stab stab* The story behind this cassette is as serendipitous as the show was short.
Warren ‘Kaninen’ Rasmussen ~ Rædsel Fra Månekatten
Here’s a question Ghostface never asks throughout the Scream franchise: “Name one horror series from the Faroe Isles! *pause* Really? Nothing? Not even Rædsel Fra Månekatten?” *stab stab stab* The story behind this cassette is as serendipitous as the show was short.
KYOTY ~ Isolation
It’s been a long time since we reviewed a metal LP (Year of No Light’s Consolamentum our most recent). But Isolation is something special. This crunchy, angry, dense LP is a direct response to lockdown, originally appearing as weekly tracks and now collected
KYOTY ~ Isolation
It’s been a long time since we reviewed a metal LP (Year of No Light’s Consolamentum our most recent). But Isolation is something special. This crunchy, angry, dense LP is a direct response to lockdown, originally appearing as weekly tracks and now collected
Nyokabi Kariũki ~ peace places: kenyan memories
The first major release from Kenyan sound artist Nyokabi Kariũki follows a beguilng pair of videos and a number of works for everything from choir to marimba trio. peace places: kenyan memories is not only a reflection on her home, but on
Nyokabi Kariũki ~ peace places: kenyan memories
The first major release from Kenyan sound artist Nyokabi Kariũki follows a beguilng pair of videos and a number of works for everything from choir to marimba trio. peace places: kenyan memories is not only a reflection on her home, but on
Michelle Ross, Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir ~ The Whale Song
First, tell me a story. The whale emerges from the bowels of the deep. She has been singing her songs for eons, swimming from depth to depth to share her intonations with ancient pods, learning intricate travelogues, gaining new
Michelle Ross, Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir ~ The Whale Song
First, tell me a story. The whale emerges from the bowels of the deep. She has been singing her songs for eons, swimming from depth to depth to share her intonations with ancient pods, learning intricate travelogues, gaining new
nula.cc ~ Cicadas/Bells
Lloyd Dunn’s nula.cc project has been expanding like a red giant, with sound, art and essays appearing (and occasionally disappearing) to form a grand colossus. Meanwhile, Amsterdam’s multi-faceted Staalplaat imprint continues to grow, although at a slower pace than in
nula.cc ~ Cicadas/Bells
Lloyd Dunn’s nula.cc project has been expanding like a red giant, with sound, art and essays appearing (and occasionally disappearing) to form a grand colossus. Meanwhile, Amsterdam’s multi-faceted Staalplaat imprint continues to grow, although at a slower pace than in
